Shutting Up!

August 7, 2014

Hosted by Dr. Irene Conlan

Guest Information

Episode Description

Listening is an art practiced by way too few. Some of us, rather than listen, plan what we are going to say when it's our turn to speak so we don't really know what was said. On the flip side, we all know people who talk, and talk and talk but really don't say anything. They seem to be in love with the sound of their own voice and no one else has a chance to respond or speak. Like in everything else there should be a balance between speaking and listening. Eric Wagner addresses this for young managers who seem to want to cover up their insecurities by over-talking. His recently released book, Shutting Up talks about effective communication and offers a plan for achieving success as a manager. We will discuss: When are the most important times to shut up? What major mistakes do many managers make? How can managers get more respect? and more. You don't have to be in management to gain valuable help for yourself in improving your listening skills. Tune in.

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We address issues common to us all and suggest useful tools that will help you tap into your strengths and your wonderful uniqueness. We think most self improvement is an "inside job" so we talk a lot about how to "go within" to make lasting changes.
We talk to people who have struggled and won and have great stories to tell as well as those who live ordinary lives in extraordinary ways. The show is laid back, informative and down to earth. The welcome mat is always out and we invite you to join us.

Dr. Irene Conlan

Dr. Irene Conlan is serious about helping you find the tools you need to achieve your self improvement goals and begin to experience the happiness you deserve and desire.

She has a Masters degree in nursing and a Ph.D. in metaphysics. Irene has taught nursing at ASU, served as Administrator of Nursing at a major Phoenix hospital, and served as Assistant Director in the Arizona Department of Health Services. A certified hypnotherapist, Irene has had her own therapy practice for the past 16 years.

Irene believes that in this stressful world we need help more than ever. We rush from one place to the next, to work, the store, to appointments, to get our kids to soccer practice, ballet, gymnastics, school or the mall. We can be found 24/7 by email, cell phone, or pager. We are stretched to the max and wonder why we can’t sleep, can’t think, and can’t relax. We are enticed by drugs, alcohol and sex to give us an outlet or deal with the stress and many choose to use them. Some rage. Some over-exercise. Some go out and shoot other people. Some simply quit.

In this frenetic activity there is one constant – we are each looking for happiness. Ask the addict, the thief, the anorexic, the debutante, the CEO, service professionals, people you meet on the street or while shopping – ask them what they want. They will, if they can verbalize it, tell you what they truly want is happiness.

Let’s talk about the improvements we can make that help us be happy now.